Crispy Turkey Croquettes
Turkey croquettes turn leftover cooked turkey into a comforting, herb-seasoned dish bound with a buttery milk and chicken broth mixture, then finished with bread crumbs and beaten egg. Parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper add gentle flavor, making these a practical way to serve Thanksgiving leftovers the following day or enjoy as a light lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Turkey Croquettes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Process the bread in a blender or food processor to make soft crumbs. Transfer the breadcrumbs to a shallow bowl.
- 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in the flour until smooth. Whisk in the milk and broth; cook and stir until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and cool the mixture.
- 3
Mix the turkey, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper into the cooled mixture. Form the turkey mixture into 6 balls or patties. Place the balls on a plate and refrigerate until chilled to help them keep their shape, at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Dip the balls in the beaten egg, allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl. Press the balls into the breadcrumbs until coated. Arrange the balls on a baking sheet.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
- 7
Shape the turkey mixture into 6 balls or patties, place them on a plate, and refrigerate until chilled to help them hold their shape, at least 30 minutes.
- 8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 9
Dip the balls into the beaten egg, letting the excess drip back into the bowl.
- 10
Press the balls into the bread crumbs until coated, then arrange them on a baking sheet.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 451.39 kcal High 23%
- Protein 49.72 g Good Source 99%
- Carbohydrate 25.49 g 9%
- Total Fat 16.43 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 9.28 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 234.44 mg High 78%
- Sodium 722.04 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 4.56 g --
- Added Sugars 2.28 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 100.35 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.97 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 180.59 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 55.32 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 2.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.81 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Turkey Croquettes is made with 13 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread, and Butter. Each serving provides about 451.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Turkey Croquettes made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bread, Butter, Chicken Broth. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Turkey Croquettes?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 451.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Turkey Croquettes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Crispy Turkey Croquettes healthy?
- Crispy Turkey Croquettes has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 451.39 calories and 49.72 g of protein, or 99% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 722.04 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.28 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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